The new series Teacup premiered last week on Peacock, drawing attention for its connection to the classic science fiction novel Stinger by Robert McCammon. Originally published in 1988, Stinger tells the story of a small town caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between (***SPOILER***). The novel is set in the isolated desert town of Inferno, Texas, where the townspeople must navigate (***MORE SPOILERS***). The series however is set in Georgia instead of Texas.
The Series Adaptation
In Teacup, the core storyline of McCammon’s Stinger has been adapted for television. The show is set in a rural town, and while some aspects of the plot have been modernized, the central conflict between alien forces remains. The series introduces characters who are based on or inspired by those in the original novel, but their stories unfold over a longer episodic format.
Filming Location
Teacup was filmed in Georgia, contributing to the state’s reputation as a major hub for film and television production. Various towns in Georgia provided the backdrop for the show’s eerie small-town setting, which is crucial to the atmosphere of the series.
Teacup is available to stream on Peacock, with new episodes releasing weekly.
